Tax Manager

Who We Are: 

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness. 

• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. 

• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed. 

What We Have to Offer: 

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance 

• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe 

• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions 

• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun! 

Summary  

The Tax Manager will be skilled and experienced in both domestic and international tax.  The Tax Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the tax department, ensuring compliance with local, state, federal and international tax laws and regulations.  The Tax Manager will have a strong background in tax preparation and planning, financial reporting and excellent analytical skills.  This professional will play a role in strategic tax planning, managing audits and minimizing tax liabilities. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

• Oversees/Prepares tax schedules, returns, payments and reports, as required.  

• Prepare/Review balance sheet reconciliations related to taxes. 

• Prepare/Review quarterly and annual international and domestic tax returns. 

• Maintain organized tax records and documentation. 

• Identify and pursue all available tax credits. 

• Work with the Contracts Department to review tax terms when negotiating new contracts. 

• Track and report tax risks and requirements on existing contracts. 

• Coordinate with outside consultants on complex tax matters. 

• Coordinate with CAE Inc Tax Team. 

• Develop and implement best practices for tax processes and procedures. 

• Provide support to the accounting close process. 

Qualifications and Education Requirements  

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business-related field  

• 10 years with of tax accounting experience to include both international and domestic tax 

• Advanced Skills with Microsoft Office applications 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role  

Preferred Skills  

• CPA 

• Management experience 

• Experience with Costpoint, Cognos, Adaptive and Hyperion (HFM) a plus 

Security Responsibilities  

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.  Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.  All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.   

•  Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.  

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.  

Work Environment  

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  

 Physical Demands  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   

Other Duties  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.  

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